APAC IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Clarence Chu

APAC IPOs & Placements

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

We combine fundamental bottom-up views with our proprietary quantitative framework to provide a holistic coverage across new listings and placements. Our coverage includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ask-automotive" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:39866:1" rel="noopener">Ask Automotive (7175293Z IN)</a> is looking to raise around US$145m in its upcoming India IPO. </li>
<li>ASK Automotive (ASKA) is the largest manufacturer of brake-shoe and advanced braking (AB) systems for 2Ws in India, in terms of FY23 production volume for OEMs and the branded IAM.</li>
<li>As per CRISIL, it had an approximate 50% market share in said market. The IPO is expected to consist of 100% secondary shares, with promoters trimming their stakes.</li>
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Ask Automotive (7175293Z IN) is looking to raise around US$145m in its upcoming India IPO. 
ASK Automotive (ASKA) is the largest manufacturer of brake-shoe and advanced braking (AB) systems for 2Ws in India, in terms of FY23 production volume for OEMs and the branded IAM.
As per CRISIL, it had an approximate 50% market share in said market. The IPO is expected to consist of 100% secondary shares, with promoters trimming their stakes.


ASK Automotive Pre-IPO - Business Has Been Resilient, Although Concentration Risk Remains Elevated

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Axis Direct

Axis Direct

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<ul><li>We expect Revenue/EBITDA/PAT of Auto OEMs under our coverage to grow at 19%/29%/29% YoY in Q4FY23.</li><li>On a sequential basis, too, we expect Auto OEMs to register a growth of 8%/11%/11%, which would be led by double-digit volume growth in the PV/CV segment (though this will be partially offset by lower 2W sales on account of lower exports).</li><li>EBITDA margins are expected to expand both YoY/QoQ due to a richer product mix, absorption of price hikes, and marginally lower RM costs.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

We expect Revenue/EBITDA/PAT of Auto OEMs under our coverage to grow at 19%/29%/29% YoY in Q4FY23.On a sequential basis, too, we expect Auto OEMs to register a growth of 8%/11%/11%, which would be led by double-digit volume growth in the PV/CV segment (though this will be partially offset by lower 2W sales on account of lower exports).EBITDA margins are expected to expand both YoY/QoQ due to a richer product mix, absorption of price hikes, and marginally lower RM costs.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Auto Q4fy23 Preview - Improved Product Mix, Moderation in Rm Costs to Drive Margin Growth

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<ul><li>In Q3FY23, the company reported robust numbers and the momentum is expected to continue going forward in Q4FY23.</li><li>The revenue grew across all segments in Q3FY23 led by 63%/32%/28%/24%/11%/36% YoY in LMT/ Lighting/ Switches/ Acoustic/Seatings/ Others.</li><li>New Orders: During the quarter, the company has won (1) Incremental orders with an annual peak value of ~Rs 300 Cr comprising of Off-board chargers, Motor controllers, BMS and DC- DC Converters, (2) New orders from a Korean customer for 4W switches, with an annual value of ~Rs 40 Cr, (3) Incremental orders from an American 2W OEM for switches as well as heated grips</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

In Q3FY23, the company reported robust numbers and the momentum is expected to continue going forward in Q4FY23.The revenue grew across all segments in Q3FY23 led by 63%/32%/28%/24%/11%/36% YoY in LMT/ Lighting/ Switches/ Acoustic/Seatings/ Others.New Orders: During the quarter, the company has won (1) Incremental orders with an annual peak value of ~Rs 300 Cr comprising of Off-board chargers, Motor controllers, BMS and DC- DC Converters, (2) New orders from a Korean customer for 4W switches, with an annual value of ~Rs 40 Cr, (3) Incremental orders from an American 2W OEM for switches as well as heated gripsContent is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Uno Minda -Strong Show Across Numbers; Valuations Attractive

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Emkay

Emkay Global Financial Services Limited

Emkay Global Financial Services Ltd. is a leader in the financial services sector, actively creating wealth for our clients for over two decades. 

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<ul><li>We interacted with Chairman Nirmal Minda and visited Minda company plants.</li><li>Management reiterated that Minda is well-placed to outpace the underlying industry, thanks to the increasing content per vehicle (CPV), market-share gains and EV adoption.</li><li>Minda expects to do well in both, core segments and new products, supported by a strong order-book.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

We interacted with Chairman Nirmal Minda and visited Minda company plants.Management reiterated that Minda is well-placed to outpace the underlying industry, thanks to the increasing content per vehicle (CPV), market-share gains and EV adoption.Minda expects to do well in both, core segments and new products, supported by a strong order-book.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

UNO Minda - Robust Outlook; Wallet-Share Gain to Drive Outperformance

<ul><li>Uno Minda, (Erstwhile Minda Industries Ltd) reported consolidated revenue of ~Rs 2,877 Cr, which grew by 36%/13% YoY/QoQ (3% beat) on account of strong YoY/QoQ growth across all the divisions.</li><li>The EBITDA grew by 40%/20% YoY/QoQ to ~Rs 318 Cr (inline) due to operating leverage driven by strong volumes (which were only partially offset by high energy and administrative expenses).</li><li>The company’s EBITDA margin expanded to 11.1% (43bps below estimates), up from 10.4%/10.8% in Q1FY23/Q2FY22 respectively.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Uno Minda, (Erstwhile Minda Industries Ltd) reported consolidated revenue of ~Rs 2,877 Cr, which grew by 36%/13% YoY/QoQ (3% beat) on account of strong YoY/QoQ growth across all the divisions.The EBITDA grew by 40%/20% YoY/QoQ to ~Rs 318 Cr (inline) due to operating leverage driven by strong volumes (which were only partially offset by high energy and administrative expenses).The company’s EBITDA margin expanded to 11.1% (43bps below estimates), up from 10.4%/10.8% in Q1FY23/Q2FY22 respectively.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Uno Minda -JVs and Capacity Expansions to Drive Growth; Outlook Positive

India

UNO Minda Limited designs, develops, and manufactures sales diverse auto components. The Company offers alternate fuel and air filtration systems, canisters, brake and fuel hoses, noise suppressor caps, alloy wheels, seat belts, air brakes, air ducts and washer bottle, and body sealing products. UNO Minda serves customers worldwide.

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ASK Automotive Pre-IPO - Business Has Been Resilient, Although Concentration Risk Remains Elevated

Ask Automotive (7175293Z IN) is looking to raise around US$145m in its upcoming India IPO. ASK Automotive (ASKA) manufactures brake-shoe and...

Clarence Chu

Auto Q4fy23 Preview - Improved Product Mix, Moderation in Rm Costs to Drive Margin Growth

EBITDA margins are expected to expand both YoY/QoQ due to a richer product mix, absorption of price hikes, and marginally lower RM costs.

Axis Direct

Uno Minda -Strong Show Across Numbers; Valuations Attractive

The revenue grew across all segments in Q3FY23 led by 63%/32%/28%/24%/11%/36% YoY in LMT/ Lighting/ Switches/ Acoustic/Seatings/ Others.

Axis Direct

Uno Minda -JVs and Capacity Expansions to Drive Growth; Outlook Positive

Uno Minda, (Erstwhile Minda Industries Ltd) reported consolidated revenue of ~Rs 2,877 Cr, which grew by 36%/13% YoY/QoQ (3% beat) on account of...

Axis Direct

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ASK Automotive Pre-IPO - Business Has Been Resilient, Although Concentration Risk Remains Elevated

Ask Automotive (7175293Z IN) is looking to raise around US$145m in its upcoming India IPO. ASK Automotive (ASKA) manufactures brake-shoe and...

Clarence Chu

Auto Q4fy23 Preview - Improved Product Mix, Moderation in Rm Costs to Drive Margin Growth

EBITDA margins are expected to expand both YoY/QoQ due to a richer product mix, absorption of price hikes, and marginally lower RM costs.

Axis Direct

Uno Minda -Strong Show Across Numbers; Valuations Attractive

The revenue grew across all segments in Q3FY23 led by 63%/32%/28%/24%/11%/36% YoY in LMT/ Lighting/ Switches/ Acoustic/Seatings/ Others.

Axis Direct

UNO Minda - Robust Outlook; Wallet-Share Gain to Drive Outperformance

Management reiterated that Minda is well-placed to outpace the underlying industry, thanks to the increasing content per vehicle (CPV), market...

Emkay

Uno Minda -JVs and Capacity Expansions to Drive Growth; Outlook Positive

Uno Minda, (Erstwhile Minda Industries Ltd) reported consolidated revenue of ~Rs 2,877 Cr, which grew by 36%/13% YoY/QoQ (3% beat) on account of...

Axis Direct